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Spider on a Bicycle – Craiglich Summit loop from Aboyne

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Spider on a Bicycle – Craiglich Summit loop from Aboyne

Hard

4

runners

Spider on a Bicycle – Craiglich Summit loop from Aboyne

02:40

21.8km

490m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

163 m

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

Tip by

2

4.10 km

Mortlich Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although this hill is small, it makes up for it in the surroundings and view. There is a waymarked path from Aboyne to the top. The paths are good and the views even better. A great morning walk.

Tip by

3

9.80 km

Craiglich Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Craiglich summit is at 1,476 feet (450 m), making it a Marilyn in Scottish hill classification. It's popular with walkers and mountain bikers, featuring a trig point and a large …

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4

20.4 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

Tip by

5

20.9 km

Start of the Castle Woods parkrun

Highlight • Trail

The start is under the bridge. Finish is in a different place but they have a cart to take your bag. Very organised.

Tip by

6

21.4 km

Castle Woods Paths

Highlight • Trail

Fully accessible paths built for all users. Easy to include on a circular walk in the area, and can be joined from the deeside way. Parking and shops nearby.

Tip by

7

21.6 km

Vintage Car Remains

Highlight • Structure

Remains of a vintage car, possibly a race car. A short walk from the Aboyne square car park.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

6.37 km

2.46 km

2.27 km

1.14 km

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.74 km

5.45 km

3.45 km

2.36 km

2.02 km

828 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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